Yuuingan Dhilla Yari

On Monday 21st March 2022, to mark the start of UNESCO’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages, Yuuingan Dhilla Yari – friends, basket, talk in Yuggera language – invited friends to come together to talk about Queensland's Indigenous languages.

The event brought together language speakers and experts, industry professionals, academics, researchers and cultural leaders for insightful and interactive discussions about reviving and using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, and how all of us can support Queensland’s many languages to thrive.

Yuuingan Dhilla Yari explored these possibilities for Queensland’s Indigenous languages, taking the conversation from what now to what’s next?

Yuuingan Dhilla Yari 2024

On Wednesday 28 August 2024, our symposium will bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages speakers, language workers, organisations, cultural leaders and youth for a full day of keynote presentations, panel discussions and workshops.

This year's theme, 'Indigenous Languages and Literacy', highlights the vital role of Indigenous languages in promoting literacy, education, and community engagement, especially as we prepare for Indigenous Literacy Day by prioritising the integration of First Languages into literacy programs.

Learn from leaders of community-led language projects celebrating the survival and revival of Queensland’s first languages during the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, with a focus on empowering youth leadership and integrating language in education.

This free, one-day event will take place at State Library of Queensland. The opening keynote by Ben Bowen of the Indigenous Languages Foundation will be broadcast live online.